Well This is Different

[JackIIA]

Don't know if folks have seen this, it was featured in LROI Mag afew years back. The owner added a log splitter to his 109 and modified the tub to convert it into a hydraulic dump!

Not a huge fan of all the diamond plate, but this guy deserves credit for his applied engineering skills.

http://www.log-rover.co.uk/index.html

[jb_]

"Log-Rover" LOL

A log splitter and a tip tray.

I could use all of that!

All I need is an option to "go fetch the firewood" and I'd be all set. Like a real couch potato. "fetch rover, fetch!"

[jp-]

This guy stole my idea!

Seriously though, this is cool, and really shows off the functionality that old Rovers can still provide. Glad it's being used.

[Rineheitzgabot]

Nice idea and craftsmanship. I'm not a fan of the fancy treadplate either, but I see why he did it, and at least it's tasteful.

Did anyone notice the rear wiper on the green Series in the one photo? It may be a Defender, but I thought it was a Series. Either way, I wasn't aware that such an option was available. Is it aftermarket?

BTW, nice to hear from you again, JP.

-Gary

[BackInA88]

My old 73 III had a rear wiper.
Don't know if it was a LR option of aftermarket?
Had a adjustable knob on the dash to adjust how often it cycled.

Steve

[LaneRover]

I think that after all that work I would have tried to make the split logs fall into the bed of the truck.

Pretty awesome project though and definitely quicker than cutting, loading, driving, unloading to split and then splitting and restacking.

[jp-]

Thanks Gary, yeah after 4 months I got another job. I beat out 100 applicants for the position, so I must be doing something right. I had 3 other interviews, but they all said, "we'd like to hire you, but we've got to see what the economy is going to do first..." New company is very solid and we have already hired 40 more employees.

To see my new toy, go here:

http://www.bmwk1200s.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12220

[JackIIA]

I think that after all that work I would have tried to make the split logs fall into the bed of the truck.




DOH!

[SafeAirOne]

I think that after all that work I would have tried to make the split logs fall into the bed of the truck.

...as opposed to "on your toe" as you operate the hydraulic controls.


http://www.log-rover.co.uk/Log%20Rover%20in%20use/slides/baileys.jpg

Neat project---Pretty darn good fabrication job!